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Christmas Party Catering in Goathurst Common, Kent
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Goathurst Common and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Goathurst Common
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Goathurst Common. A lunchtime Christmas party in Goathurst Common is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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About our Christmas hog roast in Goathurst Common
Festive events of all kinds around Goathurst Common suit a hog roast. Whether it is winter open days and christmas fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Goathurst Common, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We pack up whatever the weather.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
Goathurst Common questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Goathurst Common?
Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can usually serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What affects the price in Goathurst Common
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas parties in Goathurst Common: local tips
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Goathurst Common. Goathurst Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Goathurst Common to London (about 20 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ide Hill Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Goathurst Common is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN14. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Within reach you will find Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Light by the serving table
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away